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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

975 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 27 of 49

Nymboida Shire Meeting Of The Council Noxious Weeds on Stock Reserves Road From Buck's River Bridge

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 7

The July meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, South Grafton, yesterday morning. There were present: Crs. W. F. Ellis…

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P.p.u. Mr, L, C, Sa[?]en's Proposal Amalgamation of Shires and Municipalities

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 6

At a recent meeting of the Woodford Dale bran of the Primary Producers' Union addresses were delivered by Mr. A. Hart, manager of the Pioneer Dairy…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting Amalgamation Conference the Yamba Road

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1931 · page 8

The Harwood Shire Council met at Maclean on Thursday. The shire president presided, and also present were:--Crs. A. McKinnon, D. K. Beckman, D…

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Ulmarra Council Opossum Shooters Alleged Nuisance

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held on Thursday night. There were present: The Mayor, Ald. F. Hall, in the chair, Alds. Warner, Pattemore,…

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Turf Wicket Proposal for South Grafton Deputation to the Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 4

Last night at the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council a deputation consisting of Messrs. J. C. Fensom and F. A. Beneke, secretary and treasurer,…

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S. Grafton Council Racecourse Rates Trustees to Be Sued Town Hall for Dancing

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night, there being present: The Mayor (Ald. J. Flaherty), Alds. J. J. McPhillips,…

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Maximum of £500 Lang's Obsession Cut by Means of Taxation Another Challenge to Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 5

It was reported in Parliamentary circles to-day that the State Cabinet land Labor caucus have approved of Mr. Lang's proposal to reduce the…

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Transport Bill Amendments by the Council Easing Proposed Tax on Motor Lorries. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 6

The debate on the Transport Bill was resumed in committee in the Legislative Council to-night. An important amendment was inserted…

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In the Balance Germany's Crisis International Council's Help Problem a World One European Capitals Relieved. Basle

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 5

The Council of the International Bank sent a communique to the German Government that having approached the various Governments with a view to…

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Transport Bill a Stormy Passage in the Legislative Council Objections to Political Control Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 5

The Transport Bill had a stormy passage during to-night's debate, in the Committee stages in the Legislative Council, and the Government…

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Shire Council. General Monthly Business

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council, held at the Council Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, those present were Crs. J. A…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

The usual monthly Meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, when there were present Crs…

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Nymboida Shire Council July Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 3

The July meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at South Grafton on the 9th instant, when all members were present…

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Shire Rates

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

The Shire Clerk, Mr. V. M. Ogden, reported to the Dorrigo Shire Council on Wednesday that upon being advised by the bank that the council's…

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Shire Work Curtailed

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

With but little money now at its command, the Shire Council has been obliged to further curtail road work [?] Wednesday a number of hands…

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Shire Finances. Overdraft Limit Reduced. Strict Economy Decided Upon

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

At the shire council meeting on Wednesday the President (Cr. J. A. Kirkland) drew councillors attention to the serious state of the council's…

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Transport Bill Question of Ministerial Control Debate in Legislative Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 5

The Transport Bill was further considered in committee by the Legislative Council this afternoon. Referring to the amendment moved by…

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Lavish Municipal Expenditure

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

According to figures quoted by Councillor Raphael, M.L.A., in the Perth City Council, during the year ended June 30 the council's expenses included 11,402…

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Stringent Financial Position Dorrigo Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 8

At the Dorrigo Shire Council meeting on Wednesday, the president presented a minute dealing with the financial position of the shire, and the action taken by…

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Main Road Bridges Dorrigo Shire Council Tenders

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 4

At the meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council on Wednesday last the Shire Clerk in his report stilted that having been delegated with Cr. Johnson and the shire…

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